HI-Lo and Trail Manor

[Gray Ghost]

Has anyone had god/bad experience with these two trailers?

I need enough room for 3 adults and two grandsons. Or should

I go for a regular trailer?

Thanks in advance

 

[jcarew]

Hi I have owned both the trailers you mentioned. The Hi-lo was 28ft great unit no problems somewhat heavey because of all the steel tubing in it but pulled like a champ you would forget it was back there. pulled it with a 92 cummins never needed any trick bars to make it pull right , loved it. pulled like a little box trailer. one thing the hilo needs is an electric tongue jack, that was my only complaint, a lot of weight to crank by hand. I would definitely buy one again. We now have a M. H. NOW I will tell you about the Trail Manor!!! absolutely the worst of any vehicle I ever owned, including cars, trucks. The concept was great but it was very poorly designed. I fought that trailer for 2 years, every trip we took, upon returning home there was ALWAYS major repairs. If I hauled it back to the factory in Lake City, Tenn. they were very sympathetic an helpful, but that is a 600k round trip, The Hi-lo was a winner the Trail Manor was junk Beware Good Luck with your new trailer whatever you buy

 

[Blue Goat]

I have owned two HILO trailers a 26' and 22'. The units pull real well and are not affected by the wind as much as a typical travel trailer. Fuel milage will be much better than a conventional trailer. In these units, the refrigerator is small and must run on 12V DC while towing. When you stop for a significant period of time( greater than 10-15 min. ) you must turn the refrigerator off or risk running down the trailer battery. Look at the outside storage real close, most units have minimal outside storage. The older units were built with steel framing supporting the walls and roof. The new units use aluminum framing for the walls and roof. To raise the unit, it must be on pretty level ground to avoid overloading one of the lifting cables. The units are a dream to tow, but you have to way the pros and cons.